Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on April 30, 2021, 06:32:06 AM
Your incoming party leader has posted 59 times, for example.  I think you may have misidentified the problem.

Since I was dragged into this by your nonsense AD, I will more than happily address your "concern" on my posting rates.

In general, if I "speak"... It's because I have something to say. I find it incredibly depressing that John has /barely/ over a third of my posting numbers on this platform. Let me say that again... the King of an active nation, has a third... a third... the number of posts over the past few years than a Peacetime Minster of Defence.

That's not just sad, it's embarrassing. If he wanted to be the boss, he should have at the very least... been a bit more active than me on Witt over the last few years. But, there's even more to that. I might not trumpet away on Witt like some do... but my Prime Minster could always... ALWAYS... reach me, generally within about five minutes. And I have always been active with the Cabinet and greatly enjoyed working behind the scenes with some incredibly passionate Talossans.

That's what being a part of the leadership of this nation is... teamwork. The first step to teamwork is being here. You were WAAAY more involved than I have ever seen the King. The serving Regent shouldn't make his King look bad... but in a way you kinda did. As frustrating as you can be at times, you did the job we in the Government have generally expected out of John for years. That's why the HC is so important... to give the people a chance to keep the Crown fully in check. That way, when someone is tired of being King/Queen/Monarch, they simply bow at at the end of their term.... or get removed be the people for lack of involvement.

Gen. Davinescu, O.SPM   

I must respectfully disagree with your statement of your lack of desire to abdicate the throne. You practically already have. Your appointed Regents have posted more in Witt since I became a citizen than you have. I have posted more than you have. Almost every active citizen of this nation has posted/interacted with Witt in the past four years than you have. So, Your Highness, I think we all understand quite well your total lack of desire to be involved as Monarch. I look forward to the day when we have an active Monarch that does more than hand off power and randomly show up to annoy the Government.

Quote from: GV on April 22, 2021, 11:08:51 PM

Quote from: Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu, O.SPM on April 21, 2021, 05:11:35 PM
Azul & Good Afternoon Friends,
I wanted to take a moment, considering the sudden of the Crown, to open a discussion that I feel His Majesty should be involved in... not just a Regent. I believe the recent actions of the King in the awarding a title of Peerage for the first time in nearly a decade for essentially babysitting the Kingdom for six months and additionally sidestepping the Government's recommendation for an Order of Knighthood, that the time has come for a complete overhaul of the system of Peerages and Knighthoods of the Kingdom.

Does that mean that I think they should go away... no, not even close. But I do believe that as we move forward with the Historic Compromise, we must pause and re-evaluate how our nation's highest Honours are divvied up. Peerages aren't something to be handed out for simple tasks... like warming a seat while the King is away.... again. Peerages are, by definition, not just the award of title but of land. While I applaud the efforts of the former Regent, awarding him a land grant is incredibly inappropriate for the service rendered. At best, adding the Grade of Knight Commander to the Order of the Nation (L'Urderi per la Naziun) for Sir Alexandreu... not a Peerage title.

I propose that, moving forward, Peerages and Knighthoods may originate from either the Crown or the Government... but, specifically in the case of Peerages, must be approved by both. Knighthoods, depending on Grade, may too originate from either... with the Government generally taking lead on approvals of Member, Officer, Commander/Knight and the Crown on Knight Commander & Knight Grand Cross.

Generally, I feel if we are going to have Peerages & Knightly Orders... we should do so in the manner that literally all other recognized nations do theirs.

Respectfully,
Gen. Txoteu Davinescu, O.SPM     

This entire discussion, while important, is a distraction from the Historic Compromise.  I agree with all who echo this sentiment.

The last thing I want is to distract from the far more important Historic Compromise and I'm more than little annoyed that some would be against open and free discussion on topics that are important to citizens. I started this thread to start a discussion, over a topic I am passionate about and interested in. Isn't that why we're micronationalist?! To come to this amazing sandbox and have discussions & make decisions on something larger than ourselves? I love this country and I take what we do here seriously... as the Baron and the King should! We have a country, our country... this Kingdom is NOT John or AD or Miestra or me! This Kingdom exists because we all chose to be here and be a part of something historic and incredibly special. If you wanna pause this discussion, that's fine... because the HC is important and I don't want it's opponents to use this thread as a way to weaken the amazing progress we've made. But if we pause any discussion over such a reason, does it not devalue the importance of public square that the Witt is? We all have a voice... have the right to have spirited debate, and as the incoming Leader of the FreeDems... I will champion the rights of all citizens to bring their concerns and thoughts to the Witt. Whether I agree with you or you agree with me, shouldn't we all have the right to engage in the public square?! I say yes! Because the more active we are, leading and engaging in spirited discussion... the better we all are!

Davinescu

Quote from: Sir Alexandreu Davinescu on April 21, 2021, 08:06:31 PM
I'm not upset... Far from it! I think it's important to set out exactly what you guys see as the terms of this "compromise." There had been a lot of high talk about ending the arguments over the role of the monarchy, finding a compromise for "generations of Talossans," and so on. But it turns out that it really just means that you get what you want now, and you'll come back for more very soon. That's fine, I'm just glad that the cards are on the table.

You know what affects "generations of Talossans"? Landed Peerages, which... like the current Monarchical system... are lifetime, hereditary appointments. I do believe that the trappings of the Monarchy are important to the cultural of Talossa. That said, it is also important that those lifetime, hereditary titles be given with the consent of the Government... since the current Monarch proved upon the moment of His return that he clearly doesn't understand the importance of said titles within this country. The only thing about this discussion tied directly to the HC is the fact that a nation in which the Crown truly serves at the consent of the people... even in a seven year renewable term... lacks the power to screw up and grant lifetime titles to a non-deserving subject. Hereditary titles should go to lifelong, impactful servants of the country... of the people! Not just for successfully not dying while the boss was on vacation! So stop putting words in my mouth. You want clarification on something I said, you ask. I'm quite capable of speaking for myself

Quote from: Ian Plätschisch on April 21, 2021, 05:35:33 PM
If you think this is part of the Historic Compromise, you are mistaken.

"The line must be drawn here! This far, no further!"

No... I don't. Never did. Simply stated we should investigate behaving like a real nation that uses such systems.

Davinescu

Azul & Good Afternoon Friends,
I wanted to take a moment, considering the sudden of the Crown, to open a discussion that I feel His Majesty should be involved in... not just a Regent. I believe the recent actions of the King in the awarding a title of Peerage for the first time in nearly a decade for essentially babysitting the Kingdom for six months and additionally sidestepping the Government's recommendation for an Order of Knighthood, that the time has come for a complete overhaul of the system of Peerages and Knighthoods of the Kingdom.

Does that mean that I think they should go away... no, not even close. But I do believe that as we move forward with the Historic Compromise, we must pause and re-evaluate how our nation's highest Honours are divvied up. Peerages aren't something to be handed out for simple tasks... like warming a seat while the King is away.... again. Peerages are, by definition, not just the award of title but of land. While I applaud the efforts of the former Regent, awarding him a land grant is incredibly inappropriate for the service rendered. At best, adding the Grade of Knight Commander to the Order of the Nation (L'Urderi per la Naziun) for Sir Alexandreu... not a Peerage title.

I propose that, moving forward, Peerages and Knighthoods may originate from either the Crown or the Government... but, specifically in the case of Peerages, must be approved by both. Knighthoods, depending on Grade, may too originate from either... with the Government generally taking lead on approvals of Member, Officer, Commander/Knight and the Crown on Knight Commander & Knight Grand Cross.

Generally, I feel if we are going to have Peerages & Knightly Orders... we should do so in the manner that literally all other recognized nations do theirs.

Respectfully,
Gen. Txoteu Davinescu, O.SPM     

To all military facilities and installations of the Kingdom of Talossa,
As Minister of Defence, I am hereby directing that flags on all military facilities, installations, and buildings be lowered to half staff for the next seven days in respect of the passing of the Duke of Edinburgh, His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip.

Gen. Txoteu Davinescu
Minister of Defence

Quote from: Sir Alexandreu Davinescu on March 31, 2021, 10:50:31 PM

Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on March 31, 2021, 09:36:16 PMI repeat again that you guys had two months to wake up and suggest amendments here. Our current system, where a Bill is Clarked with 5 days before voting and its opponents go "miéida sant, we didn't think you were serious! Please stop!" is ludicrous and leads to bad law.

You posted a first draft of this bill on February 10th.  I pointed out huge problems on February 13th, and you said nothing for a very long time.  Then more than a month later, on March 17th -- again, that's only two weeks ago! -- you posted the new draft.  Within the week, you received detailed feedback on these specific problems.  That discussion continued in good faith and in detail right up until March 24th, at which point you Clarked the bill.

Perhaps you are thinking of some other bill?  Since you're not describing what you did with this one.  There was no way for anyone to know that you'd just abandoned your first draft after the February exchange -- you never said, "I do see the problem here, so let's fix it."  You just stopped replying and said nothing for a month.  I am not a mind reader.

I also had no way to know that you never looked up the laws you were repealing.  It never would have occurred to me to ask if you'd done that, since such a question would seem very insulting for me to ask.  I certainly would have helped you find them if I had known.  I usually just google "Wisconsin statutes," which is an easy way to get there for me.

I hope that the Ziu sees these manifold problems and more time can be taken to fix this.  You have Clarked numerous bills this term and I'm not sure a single one has lost even one vote from your party, however, so that seems unlikely.

You do understand that the Ziu seeks counsel, not because we have to... but because we chose to. The legislative body of this Kingdom is a separate entity... not part of the Sovereign's day to day. We heard your input... and while we do appreciate the Regent's desire to be a bit more involved (WAY more than John has in a while)... you also need to learn to stay in the lane of the office you hold. We as a legislative body spend far too much time arguing with the Sovereign/Regent over freaking nonsense. The duties of the Government are handled by the Ziu... not by you... and we will be a better nation when that is clearly understood.

Additionally, I want to make clear that my point is... the investiture is not at the permission of the Sovereign, it's the Government acting through their Majesty. The Sovereign doesn't, without a very damn good reason, have the right to block any investiture.

*Sigh* Might I bring to the Regent's attention that there are not, have not, and was never intended to ever be a "First", "Second", "Third" or whatever "Ceremony of Investiture". Investiture was never intended to be a number thing. QEII doesn't sequence Investitures and neither should we. Honors are, if awarded, at the end of Cosa... by the Sovereign's hand. Not, mind you, by the Sovereign's playing God with honours of the Government & State! Land Grants (Earldoms and Baronies, etc) are the exclusive domain of the Sovereign... and I am getting increasingly frustrated with the overstepping of those rights... specifically by you. With all do respect, this is NOT your sandbox... it isn't even King John's. You and the office you hold exist because the one that is supposed to be here doing a VERY narrow-fielded job... isn't. Orders and Honours of the Government or State, unless the Sovereign... or in this case Regent... has a very good reason not to award, should be awarded with appropriate respect as described.

Per on all
ÜC on VoC

Gen. Davinescu, MC

The Office of the Commandant is now taking applications for the following position:

Aide-de-camp – This billet is to act as the personal assistant to the Commandant. Duties will be but not limited to: help with time and daily management, scheduling of meetings, correspondence, and note taking, etc...

The individual assigned to this position will assume the rank of Colonel and will be posted to RTMC Headquarters at Mitchell House, Port Maxhestic, Maritiimi-Maxhestic, Talossa as his/her primary billet.

Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps - The Office of the Commandant of the Royal Talossan Marine Corps is looking for an individual willing to assume the duties of Sergeant Major of the Corps.

The duties of the office shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Serve as senior enlisted advisor to the Commandant and his Staff.
2. Serve as liaison between the enlisted members of the RTMC and the Commandant and his Staff.
3. Promote the training and advancement of enlisted members of the Corps.
4. Assume other duties as assigned by the Commandant.

The individual assigned to this position will assume the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major and will be posted to RTMC Headquarters at Mitchell House, Port Maxhestic, Maritiimi-Maxhestic, Talossa as his/her primary billet.

Good Evening,
To clarify, thanks to my own records being a bit scrambled, Vice Admiral Ardpresteir is the Vice Chief of Naval Operations under Branch Chief, Navy Board member and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Brad Holmes. If you boys wanna fight over who's going to be top dog in the RTN... please remember that such disagreements are addressed at ten paces with matching caliber Nerf pistols.

Cheers,
Gen. Txoteu Davinescu, O.SPM, SRFS
Minister of Defence
Navy Board Member
Commandant, RTMC

Interesting idea... however, wouldn't that give Cosa members even more votes if members of the Cabana?

Davinescu

On December 23, 2020/XLI, in my duties as Deputy Attorney General, I called for nominations for the role of Community Jurist, as set out in 55RZ7 / El Lexhatx G.13.2, in a post on Wittenberg (https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=628.0).

Three Talossan citizens nominated themselves for this role: Senator Ián Plätschisch, Túischac'h Txosue Roibeardescù, and Secretary of State Dr Txec dal Nordselva. All these being fine candidates, the Deputy Attorney General accordingly recommended all these names to the Regent (acting for the King) for appointment as Community Jurists, under El Lex G.13.2.1, by Wittenberg private message.

The Regent raised an objection to naming Dr Nordselva to the role, arguing that this set up an impermissible "separation of powers" conflict with his role as Secretary of State. The both the Ministry and Government did not agree with this assessment.

Previously, the Regent and the Government had agreed that making the Seneschál a CJ would be inappropriate, because most lawsuits in Talossa are against the Government. Such matters do not, in the Government's opinion, arise for the Secretary of State. Moreover, Dr. Nordselva, as a former CpI Justice, is the most eminently qualified of the three.

The Government asked the Regent, therefore, to officially name s:reux. Plätschisch and Roibeardescù as CJs, and to announce publicly why he was rejecting the Government's recommendation of Dr. Nordselva, so as to start a public discussion on the question. The Regent refused to do this, instead insisting that the Government continue to "discuss", via Wittenberg PM, his assertion of an impermissible separation of powers conflict between the Secretary of State's office and being a Community Justice. The Government found itself at a loss as to how to do so, because we simply, point-blank disagree with the Regent on this point.

We continue to not understand why the Regent refuses to nominate s:reux Plätschisch and Roibeardescù, about whom there is no debate as to their qualification. And we decline to waste further time. Thankfully, the law provides an alternative to the Regent's demand that we "DEBATE HIM".

Therefore, again under El Lexh G.13.2.1, the Ministry of Justice hereby recommends s:reux Ián Plätschisch, Txosué Roibeardescù, and Dr Txec dal Nordselva, to the Cort pü Inalt to be named as Community Jurists (CJ).

Respectfully,
Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu, O.SPM
Deputy Attorney General